Quintinia serrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
734265
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 2: 356 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733598
Common Names
- Quintinia serrata
- Quintinia de la selva
- Quintinia de la Amazonía
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quintinia serrata (also called Serrated Quintinia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria. It typically grows in rocky areas and in open woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Quintinia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quintinia serrata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quintinia serrata is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 8m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in moist forests and along stream banks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. It prefers a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Quintinia serrata
Quintinia serrata is native to Australia.
Quintinia serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quintinia serrata?
Quintinia serrata
What is the natural habitat of Quintinia serrata?
Quintinia serrata is native to New Zealand.
What is the flowering period of Quintinia serrata?
Quintinia serrata typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Quintinia genus
Quintinia acutifolia, Quintinia altigena, Quintinia apoensis, Quintinia brassii, Quintinia elliptica, Quintinia epiphytica, Quintinia fawkneri, Quintinia kuborensis, Quintinia lanceolata, Quintinia ledermannii, Quintinia macgregorii, Quintinia major, Quintinia media, Quintinia minor, Quintinia montiswilhelmii, Quintinia neoebudica, Quintinia nutantifora, Quintinia oreophila, Quintinia pachyphylla, Quintinia parviflora, Quintinia quatrefagesii, Quintinia resinosa, Quintinia rigida, Quintinia schlechterana, Quintinia serrata, Quintinia sieberi, Quintinia verdonii,
Species in the Paracryphiaceae family
Paracryphia alticola, Quintinia acutifolia, Quintinia altigena, Quintinia apoensis, Quintinia brassii, Quintinia elliptica, Quintinia epiphytica, Quintinia fawkneri, Quintinia kuborensis, Quintinia lanceolata, Quintinia ledermannii, Quintinia macgregorii, Quintinia major, Quintinia media, Quintinia minor, Quintinia montiswilhelmii, Quintinia neoebudica, Quintinia nutantifora, Quintinia oreophila, Quintinia pachyphylla, Quintinia parviflora, Quintinia quatrefagesii, Quintinia resinosa, Quintinia rigida, Quintinia schlechterana, Quintinia serrata, Quintinia sieberi, Quintinia verdonii, Sphenostemon arfakensis, Sphenostemon balansae, Sphenostemon comptonii, Sphenostemon lobosporus, Sphenostemon papuanus, Sphenostemon oppositifolius, Sphenostemon pauciflorus, Sphenostemon thibaudii, Sphenostemon tireliae, Sphenostemon pachycladus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868664: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.